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  Mantra Artha Initiative     Presents  Gayatri Mantra Rishi Vishvamitras mantra to inspire the Mind & Actions     A set of 3 Videos  explaining the Mantra based on  Traditional commentary of Acharya Sayana (14th CE).  This is the most popular and oft used mantra in domestic rituals and also spiritual practices in Hindu tradition.  ṛgveda is considered to be the oldest source of this Mantra. This mantra forms part of the 62nd sūkta of the 3rd maṇḍalaof ṛgveda . The Mantradraṣḥṭā for this sūkta is Viśvāmitra. This sūkta has 18 mantras and this mantra is the tenth. The 18 mantras of this sūkta are divided into 6 tṛcas. As you rightly guessed tṛca is a term used to indicate set of three "ṛks". The 6 tṛchas of the sūkta are addressed to the deities indrāvaruṇā, bṝhaspati, pūṣan, savitā, soma and mitrāvaruṇā respectively. The first three mantras of the sūkta are in triṣṭup chandas (meter) and the rest fifteen mantras are...

  Mantra Artha Initiative     Presents  Purusha Suktam Mantras on the Cosmic Yajna of Creation   A set of 4 Videos  explaining the Sukta based on Traditional commentary of Acharya Sayana (14th CE).    This playlist of four videos contains explanation of Purusha Suktam. The suktam is from the Rigveda and Yajurveda, describes Purusha, the Cosmic Being, whose body forms the universe. Through his sacrificial offering, various elements like the moon, sun, and societal classes emerge, symbolizing unity and interconnectedness.    The hymn highlights the divine's omnipresence, with Purusha embodying all creation, suggesting a profound oneness among all forms of life. It is integral to Hindu rituals, particularly in Vaishnavism, and influences various philosophical schools by emphasizing the unity of the cosmos with the divine. This sacred text encapsulates the essence of Vedic cosmology and theology. In this playlist, explanati...

 Mantra Artha Initiative  Presents discourses on NARAYANA SUKTAM  One of the Earliest Meditative Vedic Suktas  Narayana Suktam is found in Mahanarayana Upanishad.  This is a set of Mantras is about Bhagavan Narayana . The interesting feature of this Suktam is - a structured method of meditation of Bhagavan Narayana is described here which is very unique for the Vedic literature. The Meanings of this suktam are discussed based on the 14th Century Commetnary of Acharya Sayana.      Number of Discourses: 3  The videos can be accessed by transferring an access fee.  TO ACCESS  WRITE TO mantrartha@gmail.com Read more about Mantra Artha initiative - Click here           0000000 || The Mantras of Nārāyaṇasūktam   || ॥ नारायणसूक्तम् ॥ ॐ स॒ह ना॑ववतु । स॒ह नो॑ भुनक्तु । स॒ह वी॒र्य॑ करवावहै ।  तेजस्विना॒वधी॑तमस्तु॒ मा वि॑द्विषा॒वमै॑ ॥ ॐ शान्ति॒ शान्ति॒ शान्तिः॑ ॥  ॐ ॥ स॒हस्र॑शीषं दे॒वं वि॒श्वाक्षं ...

  Mantra Artha Initiative     Presents      Shanti mantras   Vedic Mantras for peace & wellbeing   14 Hours of Pre-recorded Lectures   Shanti mantras, or peace invocations, are integral components of the Vedas, the oldest sacred scriptures of Hinduism. These mantras are recited to invoke peace and harmony within the individual, society, and the universe. The term "Shanti" translates to "peace," and these mantras are chanted at the beginning and end of rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices. These mantras reflect a profound aspiration for peace at multiple levels, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life and the universe. Through their recitation, practitioners aim to cultivate inner serenity and contribute to a more harmonious world. The meanings of the shanti Mantras discussed ludicldy in this playlists includes -  Saha na vavatu  - Peace for teachers and students  Shanno mitrah -1  - All round well...

Mantra Artha Initiative  presents  Kshama Parthana  Shlokas seeking forgiveness for flaws in chanting     This one hour video is on set of shlokas chanted seeking forgiveness for mistakes committed in Chanting the Vedic Mantras and stotras . This also a vedic Mantra chanted as Kshama prarthana.    The videos can be accessed by transferring an access fee.  To access  Crisp, clear pronunciation and explanation of these shlokas in  1 HOUR  write to  mantrartha@gmail.com      The verse given below are explained in this video -   Shloka 1 यदक्षरपदभ्रष्टं मात्राहीनन्तु यद्भवेत् ।  तत् सर्वं क्षम्यतां देव नारायण नमोऽस्तु ते ॥  श्रीमते नारायणाय नमो नमः ॥  yadakṣarapadabhraṣṭaṃ mātrāhīnantu yadbhavet .  tat sarvaṃ kṣamyatāṃ deva nārāyaṇa namo'stu te ..  śrīmate nārāyaṇāya namo namaḥ ..     Shloka 2 कायेन वाचा मनसेन्द्रियैर्वा बुध्यात्मना वा प्रकृतेः स्वभावा...